Monthly Archives: July 2014

And what was breakfast like for you?

Thursday, July 3rd, 2014

It’s all over and I’m more energised than tired.  Yesterday was the first event in our International Festival programme.  It was a breakfast event focussed on 60 Minute Business Boost: Energise, Fortify and Flourish 2 July @theHub  We’re quietly pleased at the positive response. It was a real kick meeting so many clients and contacts, and having the […]

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What else is there outside the trinity of KPIs?

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014

Key performance indicators (KPIs) are a positive means of illustrating that the value of your procurement operations is beyond “just” cost reduction and administration of orders. I will take it for granted that the trinity of delivery, quality and cost will already be included. Right?  RIGHT!? :) Measurement of parameters in a vacuum can be […]

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Using a force majeure clause

Tuesday, July 1st, 2014

This area is a minefield and, if you get it wrong, you will undermine your contract. If worded badly, a “force majeure” clause can provide a huge loophole to legally excuse contract performance. The parties in a contract must know the precise definition, scope of its usage and limitation of the clause. A brief definition […]

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